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DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Spike, Arrests Fall in 2019

NORML

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners made fewer marijuana-related arrests in 2019, but seized a far greater number of plants than they did the year before, according to annual data compiled by US Drug Enforcement Administration. ” DEA data for 2019 is online here. million in 2018. million in 2018.

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State Agency Envisions Cannabis Cultivation Boosting Job Growth in Alaska

Veriheal

Who would have thought that cannabis cultivation could be Alaska’s biggest earner? Over the course of the next eight years, marijuana cultivation is set to soar to new heights. Based on the latest employment trend report issued by Alaska’s labor department, marijuana cultivation will experience the most tremendous growth.

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Au Revoir Canadian cultivator Bonify

Cannabis Law Report

Canadian cultivator Bonify shutting down in wake of illegal cannabis sales scandal. Canadian cannabis cultivator Bonify Holdings Corp. Another Canadian company, CannTrust, is currently restructuring after violating federal cannabis regulations. MJ Biz reports. 12 email to shareholders from CEO Pierre Morris.

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Italy set to decriminalise cultivation of cannabis plants for personal use say media reports

Cannabis Law Report

The UK’s Independent newspaper reports… Italy is to decriminalise the growing of cannabis plants at home for personal use. The measure, adopted by the country’s Lower House’s justice committee, approves the cultivation of up to four cannabis plants. The landmark ruling came in 2019.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Visited Sandy Valley, NV in support of a cultivation facility. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government.

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Protests Flare in Georgia After Cultivation Licenses Are Awarded

Veriheal

Georgia has overcome a major hurdle in the medical cannabis industry. The state recently awarded cultivation licenses to six growers, all of whom are expected to launch their businesses in the next few months. Class 1 permits allow growers to cultivate the plant over 100,000 square feet of space. Brian Kemp, Lt.

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Corruption in the Legal Cannabis Industry: Temptation Facilitated by Greed and Cannabis Cultivation

Veriheal

In May 2021, he was found guilty of extorting cannabis companies and swindling investors via an app called SnoOwl, which some might say was essentially a copy of other more popular apps. This is just one example of government corruption with respect to the legal cannabis industry. million pounds of cannabis.